Notes About The Poem
This stunning oil painting "White and black" by Anatoly Varvarov Viktorovich
The chessboard is drawn in a blurry way, so the pieces stand out.

Chess Ahoy!

Chess Ahoy!

Upon an ivory-blue 
ocean, oil pastel paints
the canvas
aboard the deck floats, buoyed
surfing foamy shores
a blurred realism
hoarding its cargo—
cobalt sea glass
squares in place,
chiseled chess pieces 
ride the tide
ebbing and flowing
Sent are your gallant knights
lowly pawns
the King decrees—
God save the Queen!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Winter Avatar
May 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Dear Anaya, I love playing chess, and this poem, wow, is just brilliant! Now, I think I'll always think of "Chess Ahoy!" before beginning to play chess. Best,Anne
Anaya Avatar
May 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Now that's memorable isn't it, wink. A pleasure to read your review, poetess! Ty
Hind Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I love the whole concept of this, Anaya. A very unique way of describing chess! Never thought of it as an ocean, it even fits the personality of an ocean
Anaya Avatar
May 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
yes, an Ekphrasis describes art work, music etc...in this painting, i saw in the backdrop, a foamy ocean. :) beautiful review, Paige!
Beaufort Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Anaya, a wonderful interpretation of the artwork. I can imagine the board floating in the sea as I read and look. The expression "Chess Ahoy" really makes me smile. Here it comes and there's a lot going on. Quite a poem worthy of a great game. Smiles!!
Anaya Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I love the game of chess it's in me. Thank you, i saw an ocean and the chess game afloat, a little humor today. Ships Ahoy! I'm yearning for the sea. Very kind of you ~ Cheers to you matie!
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